Full Suspension Gravel Bike Project Build: Part Three – Cockpit Parts, Crankset & Bottom Bracket

This video is sponsored by FSA (Full Speed Ahead). Visit https://fullspeedahead.com for a comprehensive lineup of components for gravel bikes and more, including the company’s innovative line of AGX components. Cranksets, handlebars, seatposts, and more, for your gravel bike.

In this video, JOM Of the Gravel Cyclist crew reveals the next part of the Full Suspension Gravel Bike project; the cockpit parts, crankset, and bottom bracket.

Full Suspension Gravel Bike Project: Part Three

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Continued from Above:

In the links below, a comprehensive review of the Niner MCR 9 RDO gravel bike, with a stock build from Niner. Additionally, a feature from Sea Otter about the Fox 32 TC fork. Stay tuned for Part Four!

Component Photos (which completely spoil the surprise of the video’s content)

full speed ahead gravel cycling components
Contingency plan, the Project Bike is intended to be 12-Speed
full speed ahead gravel cycling components
Having a difficult time finding 11 Speed Chains? FSA Chains are Primo
niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight
FSA K-Force Light Stem, 110mm
niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight
Component weights are discussed in the video above

niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight

niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight
Titanium fixing bolts help keep this stem’s weight low
niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight
The beautiful FSA SL-K carbon crankset, 172.5mm, 44T chainring
niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight
This crank began life as a 2x, FSA kindly converted to 1x for this project

Above, this crankset may give away the drivetrain system planned for this build, but either weight, stay tuned. Thanks so much to FSA for sponsoring this video / article, and contributing to this build!

full speed ahead gravel cycling components

full speed ahead gravel cycling components
BB386EVO interface, stiff & light
niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight
Colorful FSA ceramic bearing bottom bracket
niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight
The fixing bolt at left serves to install & remove the crankset

full speed ahead gravel cycling components

full speed ahead gravel cycling components

niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight

niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight
FSA’s 4-bolt 110BCD supports a ton of chainring options

In 1x flavor, FSA’s ABS 110BCD chainrings are available from 36T to 44T, in two tooth jumps.

niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight

full speed ahead gravel cycling components
FSA K-Force carbon handlebar, 42cm C to C

niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight

niner mcr 9 rdo lightweight

full speed ahead gravel cycling components
This handlebar supports internal routing
full speed ahead gravel cycling components
Support for FSA’s ACR system / internal routing through a stem
full speed ahead gravel cycling components
FSA’s KFX seatpost is a MTB component, but very light

full speed ahead gravel cycling components

full speed ahead gravel cycling components
25mm of setback
full speed ahead gravel cycling components
FSA’s seatpost head is very easy to setup & adjust

full speed ahead gravel cycling components

full speed ahead gravel cycling components

full speed ahead gravel cycling components
Set your seatpost height perfectly using these indicators

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